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Downtown Association leader: Retail development is a ‘numbers game’
Whatever the retail aspirations for a downtown area may be, one theme is clear: Retail development is statistically driven, and one size definitively doesn’t fit all. That’s the overarching perspective of David Downey, president and CEO of the International Downtown…
Iowa City-based Dream City uplifts fathers, students
The extent to which nonprofit Dream City impacts families in Iowa City may be difficult…
Wage fixing lawsuit: Workers claim U.S. meat producers colluded
An antitrust lawsuit representing workers in the red meat processing industry is accusing 11 U.S.…
NewBoCo annual meeting highlights entrepreneurial spirit
As one of the featured speakers at the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) annual meeting,…
Consumers encouraged to ‘shop small’ this holiday season
Isabella Casillas Guzman, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is encouraging consumers to “shop…
Builders + Backers returns to IC, welcoming third cohort class
The Builders + Backers Idea Accelerator is once again accepting applications for a new class…
Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
After an eight-year hiatus from working at Matthew 25, co-founder Courtney Ball has rejoined the…
MobileDemand launches new tablet
Hiawatha-based MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions, announced the launch of the…
SWARM-represented Iowa basketball players deliver Meals on Wheels
Some University of Iowa men’s and women’s basketball players will deliver Meals on Wheels throughout…
Freestyle Wrestling World Cup coming to Coralville
For the first time in history, men’s and women’s Freestyle World Cup wrestlers from around…
Iowa Women’s Foundation names new president & CEO
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named Deann Cook as its next president & CEO. The…
Mazahir Salih to leave Center for Worker Justice
Mazahir Salih, executive director and co-founder for the Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice of…
BAE Systems’ facility latest chapter in Cedar Rapids’ reputation as tech leader
A $137 million capital investment; 800 on-site employees; 278,000 square feet on 32.5 acres. More…
Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy
A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…
Hills Bank and Trust names Lisa Shileny as president
Hills Bank and Trust Company announced Nov. 14 that Lisa Shileny has been named president…
Linn County prepared for winter weather
The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the upcoming winter season. Linn County…
